MnO3Sm

Samarium manganite · SmMnO3

Samarium manganite is a stable, semiconducting perovskite-structured oxide utilized in catalytic research for oxygen-evolution processes.

Crystal structure of MnO3Sm (orthorhombic, Pnma (No. 62))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Samarium manganite

Samarium manganite is a semiconducting oxide that sits on the convex hull, indicating high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the perovskite-related oxide family, it is frequently investigated for its potential to facilitate electrochemical reactions, particularly in the context of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Its electronic character makes it an interesting candidate for energy conversion technologies. By leveraging its stable crystal structure, researchers aim to optimize its performance in catalytic environments where durability and charge transport are essential for efficient chemical transformation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Samarium manganite, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for MnO3Sm, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pnma (No. 62)orthorhombic0.270.0000-8.7367.27
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic0.000.1996-8.5377.12
7.12
Uses

Applications

Where Samarium manganite is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversionSolid oxide fuel cell electrodes
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Samarium manganite, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnO3Sm?

Samarium manganite is a stable, semiconducting perovskite-structured oxide utilized in catalytic research for oxygen-evolution processes.

More questions
What is MnO3Sm used for?
Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, and solid oxide fuel cell electrodes.
What is the band gap of MnO3Sm?
Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.27 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MnO3Sm a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnO3Sm thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of MnO3Sm?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pnma (No. 62).
What is the density of MnO3Sm?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) is 7.27 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of MnO3Sm are known?
5 structures of MnO3Sm are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnO3Sm contain?
Samarium manganite (MnO3Sm) contains Mn, O, and Sm (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnO3Sm come from?
MnO3Sm data is cross-referenced from materials_project, omat24, alexandria.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, SmMnO3 shares structural similarities with other perovskite-type oxides like LaMnO3. While LaMnO3 is a widely recognized benchmark in this category, SmMnO3 offers a unique electronic profile due to the inclusion of the lanthanide samarium, which influences its catalytic activity compared to simpler binary oxides like NiO or complex layered materials like LiCoO2.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • alexandria — Data from alexandria.

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